Associate Director, Controls

Job description Some careers shine brighter than others If you re looking for a career that will help you stand out join HSBC and fulfil your potential Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or simply take you in an exciting new direction HSBC offers opportunities support and rewards that will take you further HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with operations in 64 countries and territories We aim to be where the growth is enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper and ultimately helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director Controls In this role you will Create forward looking view of what the strategy should be with regards to Risk Control Consult on technology projects and provide risk and control subject matter expertise during IT audits and managing sustainable control compliance posture Partner with the Business service owners Business Risk and Chief Control Office Technology functions to promote and provide guidance to relevant policies standards and governance within the department Provide updates with respect to global IT Control uplift programs to stakeholders Lead IT engagement with internal external client audit and Regulatory Exams including oversight of field work collation of artefacts and partnership with CCO tech to remediate issues Communicate residual risk through reporting business governance processes and forums Provide visibility of status of action plans and external internal audit issues through different MIs Dashboards Partner with IT Service Owners and Service line head to identify and assess controls determine mitigating actions and remediation activities and understand the overall risk profile Attend relevant governance forums to represent service line risk position and remediation plan through different MIs Act as a gatekeeper in collection of artefacts and or evidence for internal external audits and assessments and act as POC for auditors and reviewers Manage the Risk Acceptance and Exception process through group standard process Lead the delivery of risk control projects and programmes for the Digital IT Assist IT Service Owners in responding appropriately and effectively to firm-wide risk Cybersecurity and corporate control initiative Drive ownership and accountability for Risk Issue and Action Plan Ownership within Service line Ability to converse with technical teams and assess their solutions for gaps and issues as well as propose mitigating or compensating controls Requirements To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements Minimum Bachelor Degree and or experience in IT Risk and Control IT security governance and operational processes preferably in the Financial Services industry or global corporate service provider Experience of a control Risk Management environment including reviewing adherence to enforcing promoting policies and standards Excellent communication skills to articulate at a senior management level to peers at Group level and to external organizations Clients Auditors Regulators Ability to communicate technical subject matter to non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to prioritise competing demands Demonstrated ability to assess risk trends Risk and Issues management - including escalation Positive and professional attitude team player flexible and adaptable open to change s Good spoken and written communication and ability to adapt style based on audience Fluent in spoken written English Demonstrated ability to rapidly build relationships with key stakeholders Qualifications - desirable but NOT essential one or more industry-recognized certifications including CISA CISM CISSP CRISC You ll achieve more when you join HSBC www hsbc com careers HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued respected and opinions count We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available on our website Issued by - HSBC Software Development India